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How to beat the heat—indoors and out

UBC experts Dr. Sarah Henderson and Dr. Adam Rysanek share some tips and practices for warm weather safety during B.C.’s current heat wave.

Jun 25, 2021

Trio of studies reveals attitudes of women, obstetricians and family physicians on use of technology in childbirth

Three studies by University of British Columbia and Child & Family Research Institute (CFRI) researchers are providing the closest look yet at the attitudes of women and their caregivers around the use of birth technology, and together reveal ongoing misperceptions among caregivers around the safety of vaginal births.

Jun 13, 2011

Snowboard Landing Pad prevents freestyle accidents

UBC engineering student Aaron Coret was an avid freestyle snowboarder until a 2005 fall left him paralyzed. Coret used his accident as an inspiration and designed a Landing Pad to help snowboarders practice tricks more safely.

Feb 17, 2010

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